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Academics at Pittsburg State University
The Pittsburg State University Department of Intercollegiate
Athletics is committed to helping its students make the adjustment to
their responsibilities as student-athletes at a major NCAA Division II
institution. To help facilitate this process, the Department of Intercollegiate
Athletics sponsors a comprehensive Academic Enhancement Program, headed
by Academics & Compliance Director Natalie Cullen.
The primary objective of the program is to help
young men and women become efficient and successful students and to aid
them in coping with the new and rigorous demands placed on them in college.
The Academic Enhancement Program has three main
goals as well: to assist freshmen student-athletes with the transition
from high school to college; to help sophomores and juniors clarify major
and career goals; and to assist fourth and fifth-year seniors with the
transition from college to graduate school or the professional work force.
The program has five components to help student-athletes
succeed.
Academic Advising
The faculty advisor is assigned to each student
at the time of his/her initial enrollment at Pittsburg State University.
This advisor is the first and foremost expert on academic matters within
the major he/she has chosen. Students consult with their faculty advisor
for help with registration, schedule changes, declaring or changing majors,
and major requirements.
The athletic academic advisor supplements the
role of the faculty advisor. This individual advises student-athletes
on matters of athletic and academic eligibility according to NCAA, MIAA,
and University rules and regulations. The athletic academic advisor also
conducts grade checks at mid-semester, oversees the class excuse policy,
monitors athletic eligibility and answers general academic questions about
course scheduling and tutoring.
Study Sessions
In order to help students get their time
well organized, approximately 2-5 hours per week of monitored study sessions
may be assigned. Factors used in determining the number of hours that
athletes may be required to attend are high school, transfer, or Pittsburg
State grade-point average or the request of the athletic academic advisor
or coach.
Conflicts with or excused absences from study
sessions must be arranged in advance. Emergencies may arise and/or students
may get sick; however, all students are responsible for notifying the
athletic academic advisor if they cannot attend at the normally scheduled
time. Remember, students are required to make up any missed time so they
can still fulfill their weekly time commitment.
Tutoring
Tutoring services are available to all
Pittsburg State students through a variety of departmental labs across
campus. If a student-athlete thinks a tutor is needed, he/she must see
the Athletic Academic Advisor or the professor as soon as possible.
Required Courses
Student-athletes may be required to take
all or a combination of the following courses in order to enhance their
academic studies.
Undergraduate Studies 100
The Freshman Experience (2 credits)
Provides assistance for a successful transition to university
life by emphasizing personal, social, and academic skills through the
utilization of critical thinking processes.
Undergraduate Studies 101
The Transfer Student Experience (1 credit) – optional
Provides assistance for a successful transition to university life by
emphasizing personal, social, and academic skills through the utilization
of critical thinking processes.
HPER 200 Lifetime Sports (1 credit)
Student-athletes earn credit for participating in their respective
sport(s) and weight training/conditioning activities.
PSU Student-Athlete Enhancement Components
I. Academic Commitment
Freshmen/New Student Orientation
Academic Advising
II. Athletic Commitment
Diverse Sports Programs
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
III. Personal Development Commitment
Guest Speakers
Drug and Alcohol Education
IV. Community Service Commitment
Outreach/Volunteer Projects
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